Tagine Zaytoun For The Tagine! Recipe

Name: Tagine Zaytoun For The Tagine!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts, cut into large cubes; 1 tablespoon good quality olive oil; 1 large onion, peeled and sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 pint water; 1 chicken stock cube, Maggi; 1 pinch cinnamon; salt & fresh ground pepper; 2 cups pitted green olives; 1 cup carrot, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 cup mushroom, roughly chopped

Servings: persons

4 skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts, cut into large cubes
1 tablespoon good quality olive oil
1 large onion, peeled and sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pint water
1 chicken stock cube, Maggi
1 pinch cinnamon
salt & fresh ground pepper
2 cups pitted green olives
1 cup carrot, peeled and roughly chopped
1 cup mushroom, roughly chopped

1
Place the olive oil in the base of the tagine and lightly colour the onion and then add the chicken and seal well turning frequently.
2
Add the garlic, cinnamon and stock made with 1/2 pint of boiling water and the stock cube. Mix well then add the carrots and mushrooms before seasoning well with salt and pepper. Cover and cook for 2 1/2 hours.
3
Remove the tagine lid and check to see how everything is cooking. If the chicken is cooked until very tender and the carrots are soft then add the olives, replace lid and cook for a further 10-15 minutes.
4
If the sauce is a little thin, mix together 2 tbsp cornflour with 6 tbsp water and slowly add a little at a time to the tagine over a high heat and stirring CONTINUOUSLY until the sauce is thicken to a custard consistency.
5
Serve with fresh baked bread or as we do in our house with plenty of mashed potato!

421

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 skinless chicken thighs or 4 chicken breasts, cut into large cubes, 1 tablespoon good quality olive oil, 1 large onion, peeled and sliced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Tagine Zaytoun For The Tagine! falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Tagine Zaytoun For The Tagine!

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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